Organization: International Justice Mission (IJM)
City Kampala,
Country Uganda
Reports to: IJM Director of Finance and Administration
About IJM:
International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local officials to ensure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to promote functioning public justice systems. International Justice Mission (IJM) Uganda is working to eliminate property grabbing in Uganda by bringing rescue and restoration to individual victims, accountability to their perpetrators, and transformation to the public justice system as a whole. As the Human Resources and Administration Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to manage human resources, procurement and general office administration functions in the Kampala office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Human Resources:
Perform HR management functions, including recruiting, on-boarding, training, discipline, compliance, performance management, professional development, documentation, etc.;
Track, monitor and record employee leave, attendance, overtime and working hours;
Support the Director of Finance/Admin in management of employee benefits programs; and
Manage staff care program to encourage emotional and professional health of staff members.
2. Administration:
Supervise and oversee activities of Day Guard, Housekeeper and contract personnel;
Perform clerical duties (photocopying, posting, errands, etc.) as needed;
Receive phone calls and guests on behalf of the Kampala office as needed;
Assist in hosting guests, visitors, and volunteers; and
Perform other tasks as assigned.
3. Procurement:
Procure goods and services to support non-IS and non-Aftercare related office functions;
Manage relationships and contracts with vendors, utilities and service providers; and
Maintain and manage adequate stores of office supplies, equipment and small tools.
4. Development: Participate in IJM programs in professionalism and Christian spiritual formation.
5. Travel Requirements: This position requires limited travel around Kampala during working hours.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should hold a bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Business Administration, Human Resources, etc.);
Five or more years of experience as HR officer, office administrator or similar position;
Experience working in a professional international business environment preferred;
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Outlook and Excel;
Fluency in English and Luganda, with excellent writing and speaking in both; and
Driver’s license and experience driving manual vehicles preferred.
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed;
Passionate commitment to IJM’s mission and values;
Professional in demeanor, appearance, writing and oral communication;
Works well under stress with a sustained positive attitude;
Exceptionally high level of honesty and integrity;
Intelligent, organized, creative and proactive problem solver; and
Ability to cooperate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
How to Apply:
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